Sexual Health

February 16, 2021

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or other sexual minority (LGB+) teenaged girls are more likely to get pregnant than their peers. Could a text message program help reduce this?

December 03, 2020

An investigation looks into whether gender-affirming therapies allow young trans individuals to have more typical sexual and romantic development.

November 20, 2020

The United States has been working on increasing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine coverage, with many potential interventions suggested. Are these interventions both effective and cost-effective?

November 09, 2020

Are targeted screenings for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or universally offered screenings more cost effective than not screening? An investigation offers some answers.

September 16, 2020

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage has lagged in the United States. A report looks at whether the coverage will meet the Healthy People 2020 goal.

August 28, 2020

The Healthy Choices intervention has been shown to be effective with managing HIV, but is it better when provided at home or in the clinic? A new report sheds some light.

August 03, 2020

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is the key to a major public health victory, but the vaccine coverage has been less than effective. A report offers some answer to how parental intent has made an impact.

August 03, 2020

A program with the goal of expanding human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and preventing HPV-related cancers has been expanded.

July 21, 2020

The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a report urging greater access to long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) for teenagers.

July 08, 2020

Clinicians may still use urine nucleic-acid amplification tests, despite the recommendation to use a more sensitive vaginal swab to test for Chlamydia trachomatis. A report looks at whether a quality improvement program could change that.